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Tip 1 : Applesauce isn't just for snacks! Use it in place of some oil when baking. Experiment--replace some oil with the same amount of applesauce!
Tip 2 : Fresh pork is a good source of protein. The leanest choices include pork loin, tenderloin, center loin, and ham.
Tip 3 : What do whole grains do for you? Whole grains provide many nutrients that are vital for the health and maintenance of our bodies.
Tip 4 : Just because bread is brown, doesn’t mean it is a whole grain. Check for whole grains on the ingredients list.
Tip 5 : Include fruit at breakfast! Top cereal with your favorite fruit, add berries to pancakes, or mix dried fruit into hot oatmeal.
Tip 6 : Add a vegetarian protein food to make a salad into a main dish--try garbanzo beans, kidney beans, soybeans or sunflower seeds.
Tip 7 : For a sweet treat, make a low-fat flan using fat-free evaporated milk. Check online for recipes.
Tip 8 : Vary your veggies. Try new vegetables and find recipes online. Why not try bok choy, artichokes, beets, or kale?
Tip 9 : Are you a fan of peanut butter and banana sandwiches? Try substituting other fruits.
Tip 10 : Try rolled oats or a crushed, unsweetened whole-grain cereal as breading for baked chicken, fish, veal cutlets, or eggplant parmesan.